Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1887-05-06
FULL REPORT OF TIE CONVENTION

LOUISVILLE May Al. The democracy
is in absolute possession OF the city and is
holding sway in its usual unterrifed man.
ner. Delegates are here from every county
in the State and are for the most part the
best men Of their sections. The hotels are
crowded and last night the jam at the Lou.
isville and Alexander, where most Of the
candidates haye their headquarters, was
simply terrific. At the latter hostelry Sen.
ator Harris is located and when called at
his rooms Last night found him surround
ed by az true lot OF friends as ever stood
by man in an uneven and hopeless fight.
he was in 6ne spirits as II he carried the
nomination in bis pocket aud converted
with the throng in an easy and pleasant
manner. In reply to my questions he said;
Gen. Buckner will be nominated, OF course
That was a foregone conclusion from tie fret,
as the sentiment in his favor could not be
diverted. Considering all that have had
10 fight, am we'll satisfied with my race.
Ny main interest now is in standing by
the friends who have stuck 30 closely to me
and seeing that they get fair play and fair
representation in the convention" My i'm.
preston is that his name will not go before
the convention, though he will fight for all
he is worth TO secure the admission Of his
delegates from Fayette, Jessamine aud 9TH
er counties where contending delegations
appear.
Gen Buckner was surrounded by his
friends at the Louisville. The old gentle
man bore the sdulation and hattery Of the
hero worshipers with becoming dignity and
looked every inch the grand old man that
be is. Betty and the Bah y are also here |
and they come in for big share Of at
tention. The other candidates are mixing
with the delegates and everybody seems in
the best Of humor. There are but two real
contests, that between Richards and Hardin |
for attorney general, with big odds In favor
Of the latter. The superintendent's race is
lively one, with Pickett and Boreing sell.
ing highest in the pools. The "armless
ptOlctbOT btCn5 W hoyC thc Soii ~ PtocCb's
II is understood that Senator Sam Hill. of
Hartford, who retired from the race for
Lieutenant governor, will be chosen tempo
rary chairman, while il is settled fact that
the Speaker OF the National House will be
made the permanent presiding officer. The
convention will be called to order at II
oJoIoob 10 Iiadarkrar7 Hall
At 1890 the Congressional districts or
ganizsd in the various rooms in the build.
ing and agreed upon their representatives
in the various committees. The S.h dis
trict delegation chose ]. Some Walker
j. B. Thompson foi member OF
Committee on Credentials, w. T. Tevis on
resolutions, j A. Craft on permanent or.
ganIz ,tion, J. T. Davis. Of Shelby, for vice
president and w. P. Walton for assistant
The doors OF the large bull ding were
thrown open at II As and the grand rush
began. 1t was half an hour before the
vast crowd could settle itself and then the
chairman OF the State Central Committee,
Hon. J. Stoddsrd Johnston, raped for or. {
Ter. The divine blessing on the work OF {
he convention was invked by Rev. John A.
Broaddus. OF the Baptist church, after
which Col. Johnston made short speech
the democracy on the eI- {
ellency Of its representation and counsel {
ng harmony and such action as will re- {
Iound 10 the best interests Of the party. ,
nominations for temporary chairman being t
a order Hon. Matt Adams nominated Sen. G
tor Hill and he was chosen without oppo. c